This conference proceedings and executive report includes summaries of two invited meetings and a report on a regional conference, including sample session summaries. Two statewide university systems collaborated around issues of K-16 outreach, research, and best practices for supporting underprepared students across the state of Minnesota. This collaboration successfully brought together community college leaders, university faculty and staff, and individuals from high schools interested in college readiness issues. The proceedings includes a resource bibliography, research on student and teacher perspectives for improving college access, and examples of programs and practices that support underserved students. [Individual papers contain references.] [Additional support provided by the General College.]